[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Hindu Medicine](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948) › c8.117 # Hindu Medicine c8.117 Hindu Medicine c8.117 - **Language:** English ### [c8.117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.117) The two winds, residing in the head and the throat, are the only breath-forces ruling the upper part of the body. It is of especial interest that neither is in any way related to the respiratory process. It is not their function to provide the lungs with air or oxygen. The striking insignificance of the lungs in the Hindu concept of the organism will become apparent later. - [Previous: c8.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.116) - [Next: c8.118](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.118) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.zimmer-1948.c8.117) · Pramāṇa